You can do so by pressing the "On" button on the right side of the console, or you can press and hold the "Xbox" button in the center of a connected controller. If your Xbox 360 isn't connected to the internet, select the "Xbox Live" black box in the center of your Xbox Home screen, press A, and follow the on-screen instructions. It's the "X" in the middle of your controller. It's on the right side of your controller. Doing so will open a menu of users from which you can choose your Xbox LIVE account. If you don't have an Xbox LIVE account, you'll first need to create one. This will log you into your Xbox LIVE account. You can also add an existing Xbox LIVE account to your Xbox by scrolling down to select Download Profile, pressing A, and following the on-screen instructions. You'll press  RB  to do so. This box is toward the bottom of the screen. It's the next page over from the default page on which you arrive. This option will likely have "Free" written to the right of it. This option is at the top of the screen. You'll see three membership options on the next page:   Gold - 12 Month - $59.99.  Gold - 3 Month - $24.99.  Gold - 1 Month - $9.99. Doing so will confirm your choice and take you to a payment page. You can use either PayPal or a credit/debit card to pay for Gold. If you've already added a payment method to your Xbox LIVE account, simply select Confirm Purchase and press A. For a debit or credit card, this will entail the card details. If you clicked PayPal, you'll need to log into PayPal to verify your identity. Doing so will purchase your Gold membership and immediately apply it to your currently logged-in account. You can now play games online with friends, access Netflix, and more with your Gold membership.
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One-sentence summary -- Turn on your Xbox 360. Press the Xbox button. Press X. Select your profile and press A. Scroll right to the "Settings" tab. Select Account management and press A. Scroll right to the "Your Memberships" page. Select Xbox Live and press A. Select Modify Membership and press A. Select your preferred payment plan and press A. Select a payment method and press A. Enter your payment information. Select Confirm Purchase and press A.


Wild hamsters run miles each day to find food. Your pet doesn’t have to work that hard, but they still have the instinct to run. Put a hamster wheel in your pet’s cage and watch them go.  The wheel should be large enough that your hamster’s back does not bend.  Solid wheels are preferable, as your hamsters toes or legs may get caught between the bars of a wire wheel.  Check the wheel periodically to make sure it is rotating freely. Remove any obstructions as needed and grease with olive oil or vegetable oil. Wooden branches give your hamster something to chew and climb on in their cage, but make sure they are thoroughly cleaned first. Wash each branch with soapy water, let it dry, and then bake it for 45 minutes at 200°F to kill any bugs or eggs. And be sure to use wood that is not toxic to hamsters, such as willow, pear or apple, cottonwood, pecan, or mulberry. For a full list of safe and unsafe woods, see here. Hamsters love to crawl through leftover toilet paper and paper towel tubes. Try taping several together to make a tunnel maze for your pet. Simply run the string through the roll and tie it to the top of your hamster’s habitat so that it hangs just off the floor. Tie several laces from side to side or leave a few hanging down. Your hamster will love to climb and pull on them. But be sure to remove the plastic tips covering the ends, so that your pet does not eat them and get sick. Hamster’s love to forage for food. Hide food all around your hamster’s cage – in tubes, on platforms, in corners – and watch them find it.
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One-sentence summary -- Watch your hamster run. Add some nature. Create a cardboard tube maze. Make a swing with a little string and a used roll of duct tape or packaging tape. Tie shoelaces to the top of your hamster’s cage. Hide food in your hamster’s cage and watch them find it.


The paint will stick best to a smooth, dirt-free surface. Dip a washcloth in soap and warm water and clean any dust or debris from the plastic's surface.  For a thorough cleaning or to remove stubborn dirt, immerse the object in water instead.  Dry the object off with a cloth before painting it. Sanding provides texture to help the paint stick. Rub the fine-grit sanding block with firm pressure over the plastic's surface. When you're finished sanding, wipe away any dust with a dry brush. If you don't have a dry brush, a paint brush works as an alternative. Spray a coat of paint primer over the object's surface. Avoid spraying one area for too long to keep the coat even and light. Let the primer dry for the time recommended on the packaging, which should be between 30 minutes to an hour.  You can buy plastic primer online or from most craft stores. Thin primer coats are ideal because heavy or multiple coats can change the object's texture. Hold the nozzle about 12–18 inches (30–46 cm) away from the surface and move the can in smooth strokes over the object. Continue spraying the paint in overlapping strokes until you cover the entire surface.  Apply 3-4 coats to strengthen the paint's color, waiting for it to dry in-between coats. Each coat should take about 30-60 minutes to dry—check the paint's packaging for a specific time. After the last paint coat dries, spray the entire surface with a clear paint primer. This will prevent the paint from fading, discoloring, or chipping over time. Paint primer is especially important if you will use your object outside, where it will be subject to the elements.
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Wash the plastic object with soap and water. Sand the surface with a 220-grit sanding block. Apply a coat of primer to help the paint stick. Spray a coat of black spray paint on the plastic. Protect the newly-applied paint with a clear primer.